Engagement Ceremony

Rahul and Priya's families gather for the engagement ceremony, where rings are exchanged and the wedding is formally announced.

Meanings in Rahul, Priya, Family members, Priest

Key words and phrases

engagement ringa ring given to mark a promise to marryHe gave her a beautiful engagement ring.

exchange ringsto give rings to each other as a coupleThey exchanged rings in front of both families.

ceremonya formal event held for a special occasionThe engagement ceremony was held at a banquet hall.

priesta religious person who performs ritualsThe priest read out the auspicious time.

auspiciousfavorable, thought to bring good luckThey chose an auspicious date for the ceremony.

fiancé/fiancéea person you are engaged to marryThis is my fiancée, Priya.

sweetssugary treats shared during celebrationsThey distributed sweets to celebrate the engagement.

guestspeople invited to attend an eventMany guests attended the engagement ceremony.

announcementa public statement about somethingRahul's father made the official announcement.

congratulateto express happiness for someone's achievementEveryone came forward to congratulate the couple.

blessingsgood wishes given to a couple, often by eldersThe couple sought their grandparents' blessings.

decorationsitems used to make a venue look attractiveThe hall was covered in floral decorations.

invitation carda printed card asking someone to attend an eventThey sent out invitation cards two weeks early.

banquet halla large hall rented for events and celebrationsThe engagement was held in a rented banquet hall.

photographera person hired to take pictures of an eventThe photographer captured every special moment.

toasta short speech made to honour someone before drinkingRahul's brother raised a toast to the couple.

traditiona custom passed down through generationsExchanging rings is an important tradition.

relativesmembers of one's extended familyRelatives from both sides attended the ceremony.

applauseclapping to show approval or joyThe room broke into applause after the announcement.

bouqueta bunch of flowers arranged attractivelyPriya carried a small bouquet during the ceremony.

Useful sentences

Ask When is the auspicious time for the ring ceremony?
Answer The priest says it's at six in the evening.
Ask Have you chosen the engagement rings yet?
Answer Yes, we picked them together last week.
Ask How many guests are we inviting?
Answer Around a hundred, mostly close family and friends.
Ask Would you like to make the announcement now?
Answer Yes, let's call everyone together first.
Ask Can we get a photo of you exchanging rings?
Answer Of course, come closer.
Ask Have the sweets been distributed to everyone?
Answer Yes, we handed them out after the announcement.
Ask Did you seek your grandparents' blessings?
Answer Yes, we touched their feet first thing this morning.
Ask Who did the decorations for the hall?
Answer A local florist arranged everything beautifully.
Ask Has the photographer captured the ring exchange?
Answer Yes, he got some wonderful shots.
Ask Would you like to say a toast for the couple?
Answer I'd be honoured to.

Dialogue

PriestThe auspicious time for the ring exchange is six o'clock.

VikramWe are ready. Please, let's begin.

RahulPriya, I'm so happy this day has finally come.

PriyaMe too, Rahul. I can't wait to be your wife.

VikramOn behalf of both families, I'm happy to announce their engagement!

GuestsCongratulations to the happy couple!

RahulThank you everyone, this means so much to us.

PriyaWe're so grateful to have you all here today.

VikramNow let's cut the cake and celebrate!

GuestsCheers to Rahul and Priya!

Common mistakes

Saying "We did engagement" instead of "We got engaged" (use "get engaged" for this event).
Saying "He is my would-be husband" instead of "He is my fiancé" (the correct English term for an engaged partner).
Saying "Ceremony is doing" instead of "The ceremony is taking place" or "The ceremony is happening."
Saying "We are doing sweets distribution" instead of "We are distributing sweets" (avoid the unnecessary verb "doing").
Saying "Give me blessings" instead of "Give me your blessings" or "Bless me."
Saying "He gave toast" instead of "He raised a toast" or "He proposed a toast."

Quick quiz

1. What do you call a ring given to mark a promise to marry?

2. Complete: "They chose an ___ date for the ceremony."

3. What word means to express happiness for someone's achievement?

4. What do you call a bunch of flowers arranged attractively?

5. Complete: "The hall was covered in floral ___."

6. What word means good wishes given to a couple, often by elders?

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